China Purges Officials, Strengthens Discipline

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1. 26 Oct

   HONG KONG (AP) — China’s political leaders and elites begin a four-day meeting Monday to discuss strengthening the ruling Communist Party’s discipline, as Chinese President Xi Jinping pushes for greater loyalty and reliability from officials while deepening his yearslong campaign against corruption.

   4 outlets · Toronto Star
2. 29 Oct

   Beijing has promoted General Zhang Shengmin, the key player in the recent anti-corruption fight that cut deep into the military’s top leadership, to its top decision-making body, the Politburo.

   3 outlets · South China Morning Post

Coverage 14 articles

• 30 Oct China widens PLA anti-graft campaign, expelling corporate chiefs, 16 generals from partyChina is expanding its anti-graft campaign within the People's Liberation Army (PLA), expelling corporate chiefs and sixteen generals from the Communist Party. The move targets high-ranking officials involved in nuclear, aerospace, and shipbuilding sectors, as well as theatre command leaders. This widespread crackdown was confirmed during a four-day conclave that expelled 33 full and alternate Central Committee…South China Morning Post
• 30 Oct China expels a record number from Communist party amid Xi’s intensified purges of top officialsChina expelled a record 33 officials from its Communist Party (CCP) during this week’s fifth plenum meeting, marking the highest number of expulsions and absences in modern Chinese history. The gathering saw only 279 out of the original 376 members attend, with significant figures like Zhang Youxia and Ma Xingrui among those absent due to purges under President Xi Jinping’s intensified anti-corruption campaign. This…The Guardian
• 30 Oct China elevates military general to PolitburoChina’s top leaders elevated General Zhang Shengmin to the Politburo on Thursday. Zhang serves as vice chairman of the Central Military Commission and is now the sole remaining military representative in this high-ranking body after two other generals were purged earlier. The elevation comes alongside a resolution aimed at enhancing self-governance, discipline, and anti-corruption measures within the Communist Party.Times of India
• 29 Oct Empty chairs and a shock promotion as Xi warns purges will continueAt a recent meeting in Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping promoted Zhang Shengmin, his anti-corruption enforcer within the military, to the powerful Politburo. This is the first such promotion during a five-year term in decades and comes amid ongoing purges of officials perceived as disloyal or corrupt. The event coincided with a low-attendance meeting known as the "fifth plenum," where Xi’s directives on strict…Sydney Morning Herald
• 29 Oct China leaders demand more loyalty and more initiativeChinese Communist Party leaders met in Beijing for four days of closed-door discussions focused on maintaining strict discipline and increasing loyalty among party members. Xi Jinping, the CCP’s general secretary and China's head of state, emphasized the need for more initiative at all levels to tackle corruption and ensure stable governance amid economic challenges and international tensions. The resolution…Deutsche Welle
• 29 Oct China elevates a military general to the Politburo and seeks to strengthen party disciplineChina's top leaders elevated General Zhang Shengmin to the Politburo during a four-day closed-door meeting, making him the sole military representative after Xi Jinping purged other high-ranking generals. The party also adopted a resolution aimed at strengthening self-governance and discipline within its ranks as part of efforts to maintain power and combat corruption. Zhang currently serves as vice chairman of the…NPR
• 29 Oct Xi carries out largest purge of 'corrupt officials' yet as China's Communist Party's annual gathering ends with more empty seats than everPresident Xi Jinping has carried out the largest purge of officials from China's Communist Party since he took power in 2012. At this year’s annual meeting, 33 members were expelled, leading to more empty seats than ever before, with only 279 full and alternate members present compared to 376 in 2022. The purge includes former Politburo members Ma Xingrui and Zhang Youxia, among others, highlighting Xi's ongoing…Daily Mail
• 29 Oct Record number of purges as Xi emphasises 'party discipline' at China political gatheringAt China's recent fifth plenum gathering in Beijing, a record number of 33 Communist Party members were expelled, with sixteen from the military. This marks an increase from previous terms under Xi Jinping’s rule; currently, 51 members have been removed during his third term alone. The meeting emphasized party discipline and anti-corruption efforts, highlighting that this purge is more about consolidating power than…BBC
• 29 Oct China promotes General Zhang Shengmin to PolitburoChina has elevated General Zhang Shengmin to the Politburo, reflecting his significant role in the country's ongoing anti-corruption efforts within the military hierarchy. The promotion highlights Zhang's influence in addressing high-level corruption that extends into the upper ranks of the Chinese armed forces.South China Morning Post
• 27 Oct China begins key meet, setting stage for Xi’s fourth termChina's Communist Party started a four-day meeting of senior officials focused on reinforcing discipline and implementing Beijing’s directives, setting the stage for President Xi Jinping’s potential fourth term in office. During this closed-door session, Xi Jinping presented a draft document emphasizing "full and rigorous party self-governance," addressing issues such as increasing governance capabilities and…Times of India

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